This document discusses the issue of female foeticide in India. It defines female foeticide as aborting a female fetus after sex determination testing. It notes that the practice is fueled by social, economic and religious factors like the caste system, denial of property rights to women, and social stigma. Statistics are presented showing declining child sex ratios over time and a more severe problem in rural areas. Several slides call for ending this cruelty against girls and saving the disappearing girl child in order to strengthen the nation.